I'm sad. I love Mollie and can't abide Debbie but I've a feeling Mollie might be going home tomorrow. I'm not sure who I want to win as long as it's not Debbie.
WEEK 12 - SEMI-FINAL - RESULTS
A break-dancing Pro dance to start - are we back in the 80s?:laughing: It's very good, though!
Tess is missing half her top and Claudia is wearing her nightie!
"These creatures"? That's not a nice way to talk about the judges!:laughing:
The recap!
RESULTS Pt 1 - First couple in the DO is - Gemma & Aljaz
Not a great surprise.
Blimey, the other two couples have to wait to find out their fate? Why not just put them out of their misery now?
Loving the reactions of the couples who are safely through - I'm reminded of Lee when he was told he was through to the ADWD final, and he jumped off the stairs, startling Graham!:laughing:
Guest Performer - Craig David. Nice voice, but sounds like the mic needs turning up a bit.
DANCE DEBRIEF
Alex & Gorka - outstanding
Joe & Katya - balance issues, not playing it safe
Mollie & AJ - Waltz
Debbie & Gio - Foxtrot, beautiful
Dance Debrief - Judges' best bits
RESULTS Pt 2 - Second couple in the DO is - MOLLIE & AJ
Again, not unexpected. The right two couples in the DO, I think.
DANCE-OFF
MOLLIE & AJ
Not quite as graceful in the turns as last time, but not bad.
GEMMA & ALJAZ
Looks good. Lots of attitude and sharp moves.
Couple going home - MOLLIE & AJ
Right decision, I think, but always sad when someone goes out in the semi-final.
Ooh, Mollie & AJ's 'best bits'!
A genteel 'goodbye scrum'.
Sooo.....on to the Final!:grin:
WEEK 13 - THE FINAL!!!
The last four couples standing are going head-to-head for the Glitterball Trophy!
Joe in his vest in the intro VT!
Yet another intro VT! This time showing all the couples, not just the finalists.
Pro dance. Lots of hip wiggling...and ladies doing the splits! If I tried that, I'd end up in Casualty...and I'm not talking about the TV show!:laughing:
Cheesy intro for the finalists!
Tess is looking very pink, whilst the bottom of Claudia's dress has gone missing and has been replaced with some netting!
Three dances for each finalist tonight!
Ooh, Darcy's dress is gorgeous!
Judges' scores tonight are for 'guidence', so the result is decided by the public!
DANCE 1 - JUDGES' CHOICE
ALEXANDRA & GORKA (American Smooth)
Graceful and elegant. I liked this dance the first time around, and it's just as nice (or should that be 'loverly') this time around.
I just spotted Chizzy standing behind Alex and Gorka in the Clauditorium.
DEBBIE & GIOVANNI (Salsa)
The optician dance! It's a bit mannered, but pretty good. I'm not overly keen on the lifts. The headbanger scares me! Lively and fun, though.
GEMMA & ALJAZ (Paso Doble)
Good, strong movements. Looked to be well executed. I enjo*** that.
JOE & KATYA (Viennese Waltz)
I wonder what Joe is writing on that piece of paper? Lovely and graceful with some nice spins. I love that song.:relaxed:
The phonelines (and online) are now OPEN!!!
Recap of all the dances so far.
DANCE 2 - SHOWDANCE
Has Claudia just been spray tanned? She's suddenly sporting the ronseal look!:laughing:
ALEXANDRA & GORKA
Fast and furious. Lots of lifts and tricks. Well done, but it did feel a bit like everything but the kitchen sink had been included.
DEBBIE & GIOVANNI
Lovely and graceful. Lots of lifts, but a bit less 'everything but the kitchen sink' about it, which was nice.
GEMMA & ALJAZ
Good job Gemma's doing this dance, and not Alexandra - her name wouldn't fit on the dancefloor!:laughing: Another fast and furious one. As with Debbie's Salsa, not sure about the lifts, but an enjoyable routine, nontheless.
Incidentally, I can't help thinking that Gemma's song would be better suited to a Charleston. The same with Alexandra's.
JOE & KATYA
"He's dancing alone...with a shoe!":laughing: Wow, love the dress moment!:grin: Great fun and lots of bounce! Love the 'flip' lift at the end!
Just spotted Jonnie Pea**** - he's had a haircut! It looks good!
Recap of dances so far.
DANCE 3 - COUPLES' CHOICE
ALEXANDRA & GORKA (Jive)
Fast and furious once again. A lively and sparky jive.
DEBBIE & GIOVANNI (Argentine Tango)
Clean, sharp movements. Well done. Looked as good as the last time they did it.
GEMMA & ALJAZ (American Smooth)
Looks good. Graceful and smooth.
JOE & KATYA (Charleston)
Aww, Joe's nephews are so cute!:heart_eyes: I loved this dance first time around. Lots of bounce, energy and swivel. Well done.
Aww, Chizzy getting emotional for Joe.:relaxed:
VT featuring the Great British Public!
Ooh,Fletch and Serena from Holby!:grin:
Phone lines closing in 5 mins. I remember the clamour to vote in the ADWD final well...and the nerves, waiting for the result!:grimacing: I also remember Lee's voice on the vote line - he talked really fast!:laughing:
Guest Performer - Ed Sheeran. Good voice.
The phone lines are now CLOSED!!!
The Strictly contestants' VT. Brian's impression of the Voice Over Man!:laughing:
Strictly Contestants' group dance. Rev Richard on his cottom wool cloud!:laughing: Aston backflipping! A fun dance and nice to see everyone again!:relaxed:
Trailer for the Christmas Special...which was filmed weeks ago!:laughing:
Shout out for Jonnie's SPOTY nomination!:grin:
RESULT
The Winning Couple Are.................................................................JOE & KATYA!!!!!!!
Yay! I threw a vote their way tonight!:grin:
Well done to all the finalists! It has been a really good final!
A Lee-style hoist onto the other contestants' shoulders!:grin:
Great stuff!:relaxed:
Very happy with the result. I would have been happy with anybody but Debbie but Joe's worked really hard. I like that Ed Sheeran song. Talking of music, if anybody knows the name of that Argentine Tango I'd be very grateful. It almost made me like Debbie for five minutes. Then sanity took over again.
CHRISTMAS SPECIAL
Merry Christmas everyone!:grin:
A group of celebs from Strictlys past...with completely different pro partners!
ROBBIE SAVAGE & DIANNE (American Smooth)
A bit clunky in places. Needs to be smoother.
Ooh, Joe (aka Strictly 2017 Winner) in the audience!
Christmas Tree shaped score paddles!:laughing:
Debbie, Brian, Gemma and Charlotte (?) from this year's series also in the audience!
JUDY MURRAY & NEIL (Charleston)
Judy's a bit stiff. She needs to loosen up and get a bit of bounce (and swivel).
COLIN JACKSON & AMY (Rumba)
Nice and graceful. Wow that lift/spin was fab! Good job!:relaxed:
Rev Richard from this year's series just spotted in the audience! Are they all there? Just spotted Jonnie P, so I guess they must be!
Blimey, a 9 from Craig! Has he been at the sherry?:laughing:
JEREMY VINE & KAREN (Quick Step)
Jeremy at the top of the Christmas tree!:laughing: Could have done with more bounce and speed, but a lot of fun. That 'lying on the floor and moving round in a circle' move was a bit random!:laughing:
Just spotted Davood in the audience.
Craig waving a 2 paddle, then changing it to a 7!:laughing:
KATIE DERHAM & BRENDAN (Viennese Waltz)
Graceful and elegant. Nice spins. Well done.:relaxed:
KIMBERLEY WALSH & PASHA (Jive)
Aww, cute little boys and adorable reindeer!:relaxed: Lots of energy and bounce. Great stuff!:grin:
Guest Performers - The Keiser Chiefs. Good fun, complete with Anton and Oti doing a Jive!
Strictly at THE Palace (the one where the queen lives!).
The Winning Couple is........................................KATIE & BRENDAN!!!
Right choice, I think. It was a lovely dance!:relaxed:
Final group dance! Bruno 'playing' the drums!:laughing:
